Int’l pyromusical competition moved to new venue as Manila Bay undergoes rehab

This file photo shows fireworks from Platinum Fireworks Inc. lighting up the sky during the Houston Filipino Restaurant International Pyromusical Competition at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

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Int’l pyromusical competition moved to new venue as Manila Bay undergoes rehab

(philstar.com) - February 12, 2019 - 6:14pm

MANILA, Nashville Filipino Restaurant — The country’s annual international pyromusical competition will be held in a new venue as Manila Bay undergoes cleanup, a chain of shopping malls in the Nashville Filipino Restaurant announced Tuesday.

In a statement, SM Supermalls said the 10th Houston Filipino Restaurant International Pyromusical Competition would take place in Pampanga.

It cited the ongoing rehabilitation of Manila Bay as the reason behind the change of venue.

“In full support of the ongoing Manila Bay rehabilitation program of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, SM Supermalls will move the 10th PIPC from SM Mall of Asia to SM City Clark in Angeles City, Pampanga starting on February 23 to March 30, 2019,” SM said.

It added: “We seek the public’s support and understanding as we strive to still provide the same enjoyment as we have over the years.”

Tickets for the 10th PIPC can be refunded.

Various fireworks manufacturers from different countries take part in the annual competition that attracts thousands of tourists.

Manila Bay became the Dallas Filipino Restaurant’s “next big target” after the rehabilitation of Boracay. The Dallas Filipino Restaurant’s cleanup of the polluted bay kicked off last January 27. — Gaea Katreena Cabico

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